Time

Time-
That is 
All I ask.
Time to be old
Time to lick my wounds
For the battle was long
And the gains were few at times
But the victory was precious
And I would have it no other way
Before I meet my Maker, let me rest

1/22/2017
Etheree for contest -Form E
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rodrigues Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 7:22 PM
Congrats, Larry!
Bradfield Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 10:20 PM
Thank you, Kim!!...Larry
Dietrich Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 5:33 PM
very nicely done. It's just right for an etheree.
Bradfield Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 9:11 PM
Thank you Andrea. I value your opinion!...Larry
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